Outer Critics Circle, the organization of writers and commentators covering New York theater for out-of-town newspapers, national publications and other media beyond Broadway, announced today (April 20, 2009) its nominees for the 2008-09 season in 23 categories. Broadway stars and former Outer Critics Circle Award honorees Rebecca Luker and Danny Burstein presided over the (11AM) announcement ceremony at Manhattan's historic Algonquin Hotel.
Based on a recommendation by the OCC Executive Committee, Special Achievement Awards will be given to David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik, and Kiril Kulish for their performances in "Billy Elliot the Musical" and an Outstanding Ensemble Performance Award will be bestowed to the full cast of "The Norman Conquests" (Amelia Bullmore, Jessica Hynes, Stephen Mangan, Ben Miles, Paul Ritter and Amanda Root).
Celebrating its 59th season of bestowing awards of excellence in the field of theater, the Outer Critics Circle, is an association with members affiliated with more than ninety newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations, and theatre publications in America and abroad. The winners of the following categories will be announced on Monday, May 11th and the annual awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 21st (4PM) at the legendary Sardi's Restaurant.
Outer Critics Circle
2008-2009 Award Nominations
OUTSTANDING NEW BROADWAY PLAY
God of Carnage
Irena's Vow
Reasons To Be Pretty
33 Variations
OUTSTANDING NEW BROADWAY MUSICAL
Billy Elliot the Musical
Rock of Ages
Shrek The Musical
A Tale of Two Cities
OUTSTANDING NEW OFF-BROADWAY PLAY
Becky Shaw
Farragut North
Ruined
Shipwrecked! The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (As Told By Himself)
Why Torture is Wrong, and the People Who Love Them
OUTSTANDING NEW OFF-BROADWAY MUSICAL
Happiness
Rooms A Rock Romance
The Toxic Avenger
What's That Smell The Music of Jacob Sterling
OUTSTANDING NEW SCORE
(Broadway or Off-Broadway)
Billy Elliot the Musical
Happiness
Rooms A Rock Romance
Shrek The Musical
